Crime in Moreton West and Saughall Massie: statistics, rates and trends
638 crimes were recorded in Moreton West and Saughall Massie in the 12 months to August 2026, 47.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Moreton West and Saughall Massie at a glance
- Crime trends in Moreton West and Saughall Massie
- Types of crime in Moreton West and Saughall Massie
- Moreton West and Saughall Massie compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Moreton West and Saughall Massie
- What happened after crimes were reported in Moreton West and Saughall Massie
- Demographics of Moreton West and Saughall Massie
- Questions about crime in Moreton West and Saughall Massie
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (309), criminal damage and arson (56) and anti-social behaviour (55) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,123rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Moreton West and Saughall Massie | Wirral | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 638 | 26,029 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.5 | 79.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,418 | 328,873 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Moreton West and Saughall Massie peaked in the year to August 2022 (948 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (632). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 31%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 638 | 47.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 712 | 53.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 632 | 47.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 759 | 56.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 948 | 70.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 892 | 66.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 738 | 55.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 808 | 60.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 921 | 68.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 54 |
| July 2026 | 58 |
| June 2026 | 55 |
| May 2026 | 63 |
| April 2026 | 35 |
| March 2026 | 76 |
| February 2026 | 46 |
| January 2026 | 41 |
| December 2025 | 47 |
| November 2025 | 64 |
| October 2025 | 36 |
| September 2025 | 63 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (74% below) and anti-social behaviour (73% below) were well below it. On the year before, burglary rose from 20 to 32, while drugs fell from 53 to 31 and anti-social behaviour fell from 75 to 55.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 309 | 23.0 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 4.2 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 | 4.1 | 15.4 | -27% |
| Public order | 45 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Other theft | 34 | 2.5 | 6.4 | +13% |
| Burglary | 32 | 2.4 | 3.6 | +60% |
| Drugs | 31 | 2.3 | 3.3 | -42% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 2.2 | 8.5 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 1.5 | 5.0 | 0% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Moreton West and Saughall Massie; the highest is Bidston and St James (140.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Greasby, Frankby and Irby (26.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Moreton West and Saughall Massie |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leasowe and Moreton East | 1,153 | 70.9 | +49% |
| Upton | 1,582 | 90.0 | +89% |
| Greasby, Frankby and Irby | 379 | 26.8 | -44% |
| Hoylake and Meols | 727 | 58.1 | +22% |
| Bidston and St James | 2,297 | 140.4 | +195% |
| West Kirby and Thurstaston | 419 | 31.9 | -33% |
| Claughton | 1,304 | 86.2 | +81% |
| Oxton | 970 | 68.3 | +44% |
The 10 locations below account for 29% of the crime recorded in Moreton West and Saughall Massie over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Chadwick Street”, “Lingham Close” and “Netherton Road” (25 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Chadwick Street | 25 |
| On or near Lingham Close | 25 |
| On or near Netherton Road | 25 |
| On or near Parking Area | 23 |
| On or near Tern Way | 19 |
| On or near Overgreen Grove | 17 |
| On or near A553 | 14 |
| On or near Litherland Avenue | 14 |
| On or near Curlew Way | 13 |
| On or near Heathmoor Road | 13 |
Of the 583 crimes in Moreton West and Saughall Massie with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 55 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 279 | 47.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 140 | 24.0% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 51 | 8.7% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 51 | 8.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Moreton West and Saughall Massie has an estimated population of 13,418 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (10.0%, against 17.1%), less private renting (13%, against 20%) and an older population (25%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Moreton West and Saughall Massie average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Moreton West and Saughall Massie | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 10.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Moreton West and Saughall Massie a safe place to live?
Moreton West and Saughall Massie recorded 47.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,123rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Moreton West and Saughall Massie?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 309 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (56).
Is crime in Moreton West and Saughall Massie going up or down?
Recorded crime in Moreton West and Saughall Massie was down 10% on the year before: 638 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 712 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Moreton West and Saughall Massie?
About 13,418 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Moreton West and Saughall Massie?
Moreton West and Saughall Massie is policed by Merseyside.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.